Prayerful Living in a Post-Christian Culture | Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton

In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton, author of Prayerful Living in a Post-Christian Culture. Dr. Payton brings pastoral wisdom and biblical depth to the challenge of faithful Christian living amid cultural upheaval. Episode Timestamps0:12 — Introduction1:52 — Dr. Payton’s Ministry Context: Pastoring in a Progressive Community3:15 — How a Weekly Newsletter Became a Book4:30 — A “What and Why” Book, Not a How-To5:15 — Citizens of Heaven: Nationalism, Patriotism & Ultimate Allegiance7:15 — Intercessory Prayer as the Christian’s Most Powerful Cultural Tool10:30 — Prayer as a Priestly Act: Finding Peace Amid Cultural Chaos11:32 — The Three Systemic Evils: Idolatry, Sexual Perversion & Greed15:00 — Personal and Communal Repentance in a Fragmented Society16:16 — Looking Ahead: A Less Anxious, More Prayerful Church17:26 — Closing: The Battle Is Already WonAbout the GuestAfter spending many years as a church musician, Rev. Dr. Payton attended Concordia Theological Seminary and entered the ministry. He now serves at St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park, Illinois. He has been happily married to Lori, his childhood sweetheart, since 1979, and they have four children and nine grandchildren. He likes to garden and to share that passion in their congregation’s community garden. Resources MentionedPrayerful Living in a Post-Christian Culture by Rev. Dr. Leonard Payton — cph.orgConcordia Publishing House: Bringing you God’s enduring Word in a changing world. 👉 cph.orgFollow CPH on social: @concordiapubLCMS Foundation: Helping congregations grow long-term funding to support ministries 👉 lcmsfoundation.org/podcast